Styers v. Dickey

The sole question presented in this case is whether Code (1965 Repl. Vol.) Art. 81, § 99A as enacted by Chapter 182 of the Acts of 1964 cures the failure, in a proceeding to foreclose the equity of redemption brought under Code (1965 Repl. Vol.) Art. 81, § 100 et seq., to name as a party defendant an owner at the time of an earlier tax sale.

It is undisputed that Colin Studds acquired the land here in question in 1892. The land was sold on March 5, 1917, to the County Commissioners of Prince George’s County for unpaid 1916 taxes assessed in the name of Studds. The parties have stipulated to…